Hitting It Big

Teen band Big Time Rush (BTR) has hit it big. Their debut CD, named after the band, came out on October 11. If the songs, including "Til I Forget About You," sound familiar, you may have heard them on BTR's hit TV series on Nickelodeon. Band members Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Peña and Logan Henderson play themselves on the show, which chronicles the lives of four high school friends from Minnesota who make it big in Los Angeles. TFK Kid Reporter Sahil Abbi got the scoop on the band's favorite songs from the new CD, what they like to do in their spare time and much more.

TFK:

What is your favorite song on the new CD?

Carlos:

I have two: "Big Night" and "Worldwide." I like "Big Night" because it's a party song and I have a lot of fun singing it. "Worldwide" is a very emotional song to sing and I feel a real connection to it.

TFK:

What is your favorite part of what you do, the show or the music?

Logan:

That's a tough one. They're pretty much tied for me. If I had to pick one, I'd have to say the music. Acting is kind of second nature. That's what I came out here to L.A. to do. But music has taken over my life.

TFK:

Is there an artist or band that you admire or look to for inspiration? Kendall: I have two favorite bands: Incubus and Taking Back Sunday.

Carlos:

I'm deeply into musical theater. I just love it, and I love oldies rock too.

Logan:

I like the oldies. I love Stevie Wonder and Billie Holliday.

James:

I like a lot of music as well, but Jack Johnson is my favorite artist.

TFK:

Was there one experience that made you realize how popular you guys are?

Kendall:

Just looking out the window here (at the Brooklyn Bowl in New York), all the fans were out there and they saw us at the window and they were really excited. Any fan reaction is shocking for us. It's awesome that people actually watch the show, and really care about it and support it. It's a miracle to us. We're so happy that we can perform for everybody.

Carlos:

For me, the most shocking experience was playing Times Square. Seeing the workers build our stage at one in the morning was unreal. We woke up the next morning and people were just packed outside. It was nuts.